Allium Sphaerocephalon
This purple Allium Sphaerocephalon is impressive, this ornamental onion is beautifully filled. The height will be approximately between 50 and 60 cm. Not suitable for a pot, but suitable as a cut flower. There are almost 1000 species of the Allium genus. This also includes the types that are edible, such as leeks, onions, chives and shallots. There are alliums that can grow up to 200 cm, the smell is also somewhat reminiscent of garlic. There are fantastic beautiful colors of this species, from violet, purple, white, blue, or pink, there is a complete color palette of this genus. They used to be hung on bunches indoors to combat evil spirits. And also to keep accidents and illness at bay. The Allium is the symbol of eternity, the eternal life that ancient Egypt so believed in.
EUR 3.99
Per package: 25
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This purple Allium Sphaerocephalon is impressive, this ornamental onion is beautifully filled. The height will be approximately between 50 and 60 cm. Not suitable for a pot, but suitable as a cut flower. There are almost 1000 species of the Allium genus. This also includes the types that are edible, such as leeks, onions, chives and shallots. There are alliums that can grow up to 200 cm, the smell is also somewhat reminiscent of garlic. There are fantastic beautiful colors of this species, from violet, purple, white, blue, or pink, there is a complete color palette of this genus. They used to be hung on bunches indoors to combat evil spirits. And also to keep accidents and illness at bay. The Allium is the symbol of eternity, the eternal life that ancient Egypt so believed in.
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 6/+ |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb / tuber |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Flowering and growth height | 50 - 60 cm |
| Flowering period | July, August |
| Fragrant | No |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Hardyness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Number per m2 | 100 |
| Per package | 25 |
| Place / planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Planting depth | 5 - 10 cm |
| Planting distance | 10 - 12 cm |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | No |
| Type | Allium |
Other information
- First, loosen the soil where the allium bulbs will be planted. This will make the soil easier to work with.
- Dig a hole that is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the bulbs. Make sure that the distance between the bulbs is twice the diameter of the bulbs.
- Plant the bulbs in the hole with the pointed end facing upwards or with the root base facing downwards.
- Cover the allium bulbs with soil and water them well.
Spring bulbs and Amaryllis
Pre-orders can be placed from June until the end of August ,unlesss otherwise indicated, and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are shipped together in the first half of October.
Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-September to the end of December..
Wax Amaryllissen was delivered in mid-September and February.
Summer flowering bulbs and perennials
Pre-orders for Summer bloomers can be placed from the beginning of January until the end of February, these will be shipped in the first half of March.
Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-March to the end of May.
Perennials in nursery pots
Perennials in nursery pots can be pre-ordered from mid-January to the end of February. Shipping will take place in the first half of March.
During the planting season, delivery time is 3-7 working days. Planting times are from mid-March to May and from mid-September to the end of November.